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Prevent “Printer Added” Notifications During Ubuntu Linux Boot?

July 21, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help, Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I am running Ubuntu Linux through Parallels Desktop on my Mac for software testing. Works well, but every time I start up, I get a stream of “printer added” notifications on my screen and it’s annoying. I have a network printer, how can I avoid all the notifications?

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What’s the Best Way to Update my Ubuntu Linux Desktop Wallpaper?

July 11, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’m a bit confused. I find cool pictures and choose “Set as Wallpaper” on my Linux PC. Works fine. Until I change it again, then the system’s forgotten the previous image. How can I build a library of wallpapers? Running Ubuntu on an Intel system.

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Easy Way to Install Ubuntu Linux on an M1 Mac System?

June 18, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help, Mac & MacOS Help / 2 Comments
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I just got an M1 MacBook and love it. I’m in school and really want to teach myself Linux while I have the computer too, but my friends are telling me that Linux isn’t compatible with the Apple M1 chip. Any help or advice?

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How Do I Add and Then Rename a Printer in Ubuntu Linux?

June 4, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’m new to Linux and want to add a network printer to the system so I can print as desired. Once accomplished, I also want to be able to rename the printers based on where they’re located. Is all that possible in Ubuntu Linux?

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How to Change Screen Blank and Lock Delays in Ubuntu Linux?

February 26, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / 1 Comment
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Every time I turn away from my Linux system for even five minutes it switches to sleep mode and then requires my password to unlock. This is a huge pain. How can I disable this security feature entirely, or at least have the delay be longer?

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How Do I Disable Notifications on my Linux System Lock Screen?

February 3, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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Love running Linux, but find it really weird to have email and other notifications show up on the lock screen. Is there some way to disable this huge breach of privacy? Running Ubuntu Linux if that matters.

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Can I Have my System Alerts Flash in Ubuntu Linux?

January 10, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’m switching to Ubuntu Linux and need to set it up so that system alerts flash my screen rather than produce an audible beep. Is that possible? If so, where in the Ubuntu Linux settings can I make this change?

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How Do You Access A USB Flash Drive in Ubuntu Linux?

December 18, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’ve moved over to running Ubuntu Linux on one of my older PCs and want to be able to copy files using a 128GB USB Flash Drive (aka “thumb drive”). How do I access it from within the Ubuntu Linux world?

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